by Irene Moustakas | Dec 17, 2018 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Minimum down payment requirements on loans may have changed a little since my last update, so I wanted to review again. The interest rate you qualify for can be quite sensitive to the amount you have down (as well as credit score plus some other factors), but to...
by Irene Moustakas | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have updated my First Time Homebuyer e-book with current and updated information. Check it out, and feel free to share it as a resource! Financing Your First Home Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new...
by Irene Moustakas | Oct 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most of my clients choose not to have an impound account for a number of reasons. See my blog post about the advantages and disadvantages of an impound account here. The #1 reason is usually because they like to have control in making their own payments, but...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m so embarrassed that my last blog post was back in March! I had my baby in early April, so life has been a whirlwind in managing baby and work. Both are absolutely wonderful though and my life is quite full and busy. The lack of blog posts is certainly not...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 4, 2011 | Featured, Uncategorized
Title insurance is one of the more expensive items you pay for in a purchase and/or refinance transaction. The title company performs a detailed and comprehensive search to determine if any person or entity may have an interest in the property. The title insurance...
by Irene Moustakas | Mar 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
I’m actually pretty shocked that down payment requirements have loosened and not tightened. What do you think this means for the housing industry and the lending landscape? Do you think it’s prudent? The highlights of this 3% down payment, conventional loan option...